#13 Michigan Wolverines 6-1 (3-0 Big Ten)Block M#15 Nebraska Cornhuskers 7-2 (3-2 Big Ten)6ftdeep
There are 3 teams atop the Legends division of the Big Ten, but the Wolverines can really put a stranglehold on the top spot with a win on the road against the Huskers. Michigan has already knocked off the Spartans, and a struggling Ohio State team figures to be their only other test the rest of the season. Nebraska isn't down and out yet, although they'll need a win here and some help if they want to make it to the inaugural Big 10 title game in their first season in the conference.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
The Wolverines have an explosive offense that ranks 5th in the league with nearly 350 yards per game. Denard Robinson can be thanked for the majority of the offense with over 1600 yards passing this season. Robinson is not the running threat people would expect him to be and he's not exactly the most accurate passer in the league. He is only completing 54% of his passes and has thrown 14 picks to 13 touchdowns. Despite this, he will be the one that needs to lead this team in crunch time. On the flipside, Nebraska QB Cody Green is far more accurate and already surpassed 2000 yards on the season. And although backup QB Taylor Martinez has completed only 2 passes so far this season, he has rushed for 6 TDs on 28 carries. If the Huskers are in the redzone and you see Martinez on the field, I'd be willing to bet he'd run with it.
THE UNTOUCHABLE PREDICTION
I think at the end of the day Robinson gets lost in the Nebraska defense and throws one too many picks. The Huskers like to score, and score they will in this one.
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#25 West Virginia Mountaineers 4-1 (1-0 Big East)Talented3#17 Pittsburgh Panthers 8-2 (4-1 Big East)doc1424
Doc is finally making the type of run he has longed for as head coach of the Panthers. A win here and Pitt will lock up at least a share of the Big East title but most imporantly will secure a BCS bid. Pittsburgh has had West Virginia's number the last 3 seasons but the Mountaineers will be looking to make a statement as they continue to play catch up and try to climb the polls.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
The Pitt offense will be centered around RB Ray Graham, who averages 100 yards per game rushing and has pounded in 12 touchdowns. The Panthers usually get off to a slow start, only scoring TDs in the first quarter of half of their games. West Virginia is allowing a league-low 7.6 points per game but with a schedule whose wins include Western Kentucky, Syracuse, Maryland, and Rice, that's not surprising. The Mountaineers hardly have what you would call a productive offense as they average just 256 yards per game.
THE UNTOUCHABLE PREDICTION
Until the Mountaineers can prove that they can actually beat somebody, Pittsburgh will get my vote and up its win streak against West Virginia to four.
Plain and simple: the winner of this game wins the PAC-12 South (anybody who thinks Arizona will win their last 5 games is crazy). It's been an up-and-down season for both teams. The Trojans opened the season to an embarrassing loss to the Duke Blue Devils while just recently dropping a game to Washington. UCLA began the season 8-0 and was poised for a #1 ranking before falling to Utah and Arizona in the same day. Expect this game to be filled with a lot of emotion.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
USC QB Matt Barkley leads an offense responsible for a team ranked 4th in points scored (33). With a QB rating of 165, he is averaging over 200 yards and 2 TDs per game passing. But what the Bruins should worry most about is the Trojan defense. DE Wes Horton is a beast who has recorded 9 sacks this season and 16 tackles for loss (USC ranks 1st in the league in sacks). The Bruins have are not giving up many points as well, but a lot of that is due to a team that ranks second in time of possession. Look for RB Jonathan Franklin to find any open holes in the Trojan defensive line and push himself into the backfield on a consistent basis.
THE UNTOUCHABLE PREDICTION
I'm making this prediction soley based on the fact that I was killed by the Trojans but was able to upset the Bruins. Trojans win and clinch the South.
Some would argue these are the #1 and #2 teams in the league right now. The fact of the matter is if either of these teams win out, they will most likely find themselves playing for a national title. Both have work left and some big matchups on their plate, but none bigger than the final battle here.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
The Gators are all about the offense. The Seminoles are all about the defense. The Gators score nearly 5 offensive touchdowns per game. The Seminoles pick off their opponents 3 times per game and score allow only 11 points per game. Both teams are about 50-50 when it comes to their offensive play selection. The Seminoles will feature RB Chris Thompson who averages over 125 yards per game on the ground. Also, keep an eye on Florida WR Chris Rainey who not only has 8 TDs receiving, but has taken 29 handoffs for 114 yards and 3 TDs. If #3 gets put in motion, the Noles better have a somebody spying him.
THE UNTOUCHABLE PREDICTION
Both teams' only loss came by 3 points to Pittsburgh. This game will truly be a battle and honestly will probably be one of the top games this season. Daw1git may be one of our best coaches to have never won a national title. But this won't be the season he does it as Plasma and the Florida State defense will be just too much to handle.
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Others to watch for:
#10 Cincinnati Bearcats 6-1 (1-1 Big East) UCWeiser @ #11 Connecticut Huskies 7-2 (2-2 Big East) DRiccio21
---The Huskies looked BCS-bound again early on before chalking up 2 losses. Look for a shootout between these two teams.
#21 South Florida Bulls 4-2 (1-1 Big East) hugme49 @ #25 West Virginia Mountaineers 4-1 (1-0 Big East) Talented3
---Both teams are slacking on their games but still have plenty of times to make a run for the Big East title.
#15 Nebraska Cornhuskers 7-2 (3-2 Big Ten) 6ftdeep
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#17 Pittsburgh Panthers 8-2 (4-1 Big East) doc1424
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#8 UCLA Bruins 8-2 (5-2 PAC-12) UclaMac
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#9 Florida State Seminoles 7-1 (6-0 ACC) plasma1896
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